Employment Specialist Miami Full Time or Part Time

Bailes Consulting Services; United States; Híbrido; USD 34.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bailes Consulting Services seeks an experienced Employment Specialist in Miami for a 1099 independent contractor role. Full-time and part-time options available.

You will support individuals with disabilities with job search, coaching, and workplace accommodations, collaborating with counselors and employers to secure competitive employment. The ideal candidate has public vocational rehabilitation experience, strong communication, and a person-centered approach.

Formación

• Four years of proven experience in a public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development setting with individuals with disabilities.
• Master’s Degree in relevant fields plus one year of experience as described above.
• Bachelor’s Degree plus two years of experience as described above.
• Associate degree plus three years of experience as described above.

Responsabilidades

• Assist participants with job search activities: resume development, interview prep, and applications.
• Identify strengths, career goals, abilities, and workplace preferences with individuals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local employers for competitive opportunities.
• Provide job coaching, on-site support, and follow-along services for successful employment outcomes.
• Document progress and maintain records per Vocational Rehabilitation standards.
• Educate employers on disability inclusion and ADA compliance.
• Support employers and participants to foster long-term employment success.
• Collaborate with Vocational Rehabilitation counselors and service partners to ensure quality services.

Conocimientos

Patient-centered approach

Strong communication

Disability awareness

Self-motivated

Educación

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Descripción del empleo

Future Opening: Employment Specialist Miami Full Time or Part Time

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and motivated Employment Specialist (fee-for-service, commission-based independent contractor) to join our team in Miami-Dade. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a public Vocational Rehabilitation and/or workforce development setting serving individuals with disabilities, along with a genuine passion for helping people achieve meaningful and competitive employment. This role requires someone who is person-centered, self-motivated, and dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their vocational goals while meeting the guidelines and standards of Vocational Rehabilitation.

This position is a 1099 independent contractor, fee-for-service role and is not salary or hourly based. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting participants with job search activities, including resume development, interview preparation, and completing employment applications.
• Working closely with individuals with disabilities to identify their strengths, career goals, abilities, and workplace preferences.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with local employers to create competitive employment opportunities.
• Providing job coaching, on-site support, and follow-along services to support successful employment outcomes and long-term job retention.
• Documenting participant progress and maintaining accurate records in compliance with Vocational Rehabilitation and industry standards.
• Educating employers on disability inclusion, workplace accommodations, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Supporting both employers and participants to foster positive workplace relationships and long-term employment success.
• Collaborating with Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, community partners, and service providers to ensure quality participant services.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, knowledge of workforce development practices, and a commitment to serving individuals with disabilities with dignity, respect, and encouragement.

One or More of the Following are Required: Four years of proven experience in a public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development setting working with individuals with disabilities, including responsibilities in job coaching and job placement for individuals with disabilities while fostering workforce skill development; ensuring active engagement, and advancing workforce outcomes through advocacy and tailored support plans that result in competitive integrated employment.

OR A Master’s Degree in fields such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, exceptional education, teaching certificate K-12 ESE, human resources, business administration, economics, from an accredited college or university, and one (1) year experience as described above.

OR A Bachelor’s Degree in fields such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, exceptional education, teaching certificate K-12 ESE, human resources, business administration, or economics, from an accredited college or university, and two years’ experience as described above.

OR An associate's degree from an accredited college or university, or a bachelor's or master's Degree in an unrelated field, and three years’ experience as described above.

Flexible work from home options available.

Careers With BCS

BCS is dedicated to fostering a healthy, equal work environment. We believe that everyone has a role they will excel in, and we want to help you find yours within our organization.

Our agency adheres to the national and state standards of ethics. Our professionals are held to the highest ethical standards. We have partnered with and agree to operate under the APSE Ethical guidelines.